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…school. In the case Miller v. the State of California the court states “states have the a legitimate interest in prohibiting dissemination or exhibition of obscene material. However, this holds true only when there is a significant danger of offending…

…Between 1980 and 1997, 55% of the victims of juvenile homicide offenders were ages 13 through 24, I would think that would send an urgent message to society saying that crime is starting at a younger age each generation.Crime sprouts from the young minds…

…Experts who studied the lives of juvenile inmates in charge of the California Youth Authority released reports showing a system in worse shape the most outsiders could have imagined. The state subjects its charges to the harshest punishments of any…

…Youth Violence Myth With the media focusing so much attention on cases of juvenile crime, you might think that youth today are more violent and dangerous than ever. There is no such thing as "youth violence." The levels of, and cycles in, violent…

…allow the execution of offenders who committed capital crimes at 17. Of those 22, 17 States allow the execution of offenders who committed capital crimes at 16. Mentally retarded persons can not be sentenced to death in any State.         Toronto…

…. They took a sample of ten girls that were in a short-term residential treatment program for female juvenile offenders. They ranged from twelve to seventeen years of age, with a highly diverse ethnic group. The girls came from upper-middle class to lower class…

…. We all make mistakes in life and at the very least deserve to live with our mistakes and suffer into truth. Whether a victim or offender, we must live with the hardships which must be endured. The death penalty does not allow the families of murder victims…

…those who are at high risk to or have already committed a crime. In most forms of punishment, such as seen at the Douglas Juvenile Corrections office, there is actually no correction. Lawn maintenance does in no way educate the offenders. Punishment does…

…to the punishment of criminal offenders, the public is becoming less tolerant. As always, the more serious the crime the more dire the punishment. On the same note, it seems like the judicial system has begun to impose stricter legislature against youths. Every new case…

…The Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home The Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home was established to provide safe, secure custody for juveniles being charged with a crime, or are awaiting court action. The majority of children are held…